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珠玉しゅぎょく

しゅぎょく · shugyoku

noun

Jewel, gem

  • gem (of a story, essay, etc.), accomplished work, beautiful piece

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しゅぎょくが
Heiban

flat · what is pitch accent?

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What does 珠玉 mean?

Jewel, gem. It can also mean: gem (of a story, essay, etc.), accomplished work, beautiful piece.

How do you pronounce 珠玉?

しゅぎょく (shugyoku). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.

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Jewel, gem